Counseling Department

GWHS College and Career Advising

The mission of the George Washington High School College & Career Advising team is to ensure guidance and support for our students and families in navigating their time to and through graduation, so each student is prepared for life beyond high school.

College & Career Advisors serve students and their families with:

High school course planning, selection, and scheduling

College and scholarship applications

Career, technical, and vocational programs

Interventions and opportunities for increased student achievement

Collaboration between advisors, teachers, and administrators for individualized student success

Who Is My Advisor?

Marjorie Lane

9th Grade Advisor

9th Grade
Last Names: A – Z

My name is Marjorie Lane. Although this is my 9th year at GW, it’s my first year as the Freshman Academic Advisor. Before coming to George I worked as teacher and administrator in elementary and high schools, first in Adams #14 and later in Cherry Creek. My focus this year is “ninth grade on-track”- putting supports in place to ensure the success of our freshman in their first and most critical year of high school, programs such as our summer Ninth Grade Academy and our Freshman Advisory classes. In addition, I will continue my work with the International Baccalaureate Program as the CAS Coordinator.

Khari Wallace

College and Career Advisor

10th – 12th Grade
Last Names: A – Gh

I am Khari Wallace, College and Career Advisor at George Washington. Prior to coming to George Washington I was the Director of TRIO/ Educational Talent Search at Arapahoe Community College where I worked with low income first generation students, preparing them for post-secondary education. Before moving to Denver I was the retention coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am a native of Detroit, Michigan, I received an Associate’s degree in Physical Education from Colby Community College in Colby, KS, a Bachelor Secondary Education from Hastings College in Hastings, NE and a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Richard Maez

College and Career Advisor

10th – 12th Grade
Last Names: Gi – O

My name is Richard Maez and I am very excited to be joining the George community as a College Advisor! I grew up in southwest Denver as the oldest of three with two loving parents who told me that education was how I could make a difference in the world. As a first generation student I utilized my counselor as well as the Denver Scholarship Foundation Future Center to navigate the chaotic world that is high school and the college and scholarship application process. With the support of my family and the guidance of my teachers and counselors, I was able to attend the University of Denver on a full ride scholarship, where I received my bachelors in History and Spanish and my masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Before coming to George, I worked at DU in the Office of Student Engagement running the undergraduate orientation program. I am a passionate change agent for educational access and equity, ensuring student success throughout their four years of high school and beyond, and cannot wait to support the Patriots in high school and beyond!

Michelle Wellman

College and Career Advisor

10th – 12th Grade
Last Names: P – Z

My name is Michelle Wellman and I am incredibly proud to be a College and Career Advisor for George Washington High School. I began my path to this dream job by receiving the First Generation Scholarship at Colorado State University (CSU) and graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology. I went on to build college access programs for Denver area students as part of CSU’s Land Grant Mission while also completing a master’s degree in sociology, specializing in educational inequality. I owe my personal success and career path to unwavering support from my family and mentors. I want all students at George to know that they will receive my unwavering support as well. I am honored to be a Proud Patriot!